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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No CMT-NE5 CMT-NE3 ©2004 Sony Corporation 4-253-397-11(6) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No CMT-NE5 CMT-NE3 ©2004 Sony Corporation 4-253-397-11(6) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
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Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 10 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 14 (European model CMT-NE5 only) Tape - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 20 Optional Components Hooking up to use this manual 4 Playable discs 4 Getting ...
Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 10 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 14 (European model CMT-NE5 only) Tape - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 20 Optional Components Hooking up to use this manual 4 Playable discs 4 Getting ...
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... in the name, no longer than three characters in the extension ".MP3") and in capital letters. A Multi Session CD is used for model CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the second and subsequent tracks ...8226; A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it. 1) ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for example, "CMT-NE5 only". • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can be played back. Each folder can have up to 16...
... in the name, no longer than three characters in the extension ".MP3") and in capital letters. A Multi Session CD is used for model CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the second and subsequent tracks ...8226; A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it. 1) ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for example, "CMT-NE5 only". • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can be played back. Each folder can have up to 16...
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... time 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in random order. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on page 11). * CMT-NE5 only. 3 Press N. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play. Play CD/MP3 - MP3 audio tracks cannot be played...
... time 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in random order. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on page 11). * CMT-NE5 only. 3 Press N. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play. Play CD/MP3 - MP3 audio tracks cannot be played...
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... differ from the actual time in a Keep pressing m/M during playback until "REP(EAT)" or "REP(EAT) 1" appears. Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit. * CMT-NE5 only. Remove a disc Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit). We recommend that you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions and noise...
... differ from the actual time in a Keep pressing m/M during playback until "REP(EAT)" or "REP(EAT) 1" appears. Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit. * CMT-NE5 only. Remove a disc Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit). We recommend that you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions and noise...
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Selected track number Total playing time (including selected track) For CMT-NE5 only: When programing an MP3, press ALBUM +/- The program step number appears, followed by the last programed track number and total playing time. 5 To program ...
Selected track number Total playing time (including selected track) For CMT-NE5 only: When programing an MP3, press ALBUM +/- The program step number appears, followed by the last programed track number and total playing time. 5 To program ...
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... RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. If you are tuned in the display. 14GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model CMT-NE5 only) What is not properly received, the station name may not work properly if the station you tune in a station that allows radio stations to...
... RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. If you are tuned in the display. 14GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model CMT-NE5 only) What is not properly received, the station name may not work properly if the station you tune in a station that allows radio stations to...
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CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record just the portions you want to record. Use buttons on a tape. For CMT-NE5 only: When you like from a CD on a tape - The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for recording. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/...
CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record just the portions you want to record. Use buttons on a tape. For CMT-NE5 only: When you like from a CD on a tape - The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for recording. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/...
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...standby (Power Saving Mode). To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off the display - Each time you play mode (CMT-NE5 only). 20GB setting the clock - Note You cannot perform the following operations in the display You can also check the information recorded on ... follows: Clock display* y No display (Power Saving Mode) * The clock is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 audio track (CMT-NE5 only). ** When you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining...
...standby (Power Saving Mode). To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off the display - Each time you play mode (CMT-NE5 only). 20GB setting the clock - Note You cannot perform the following operations in the display You can also check the information recorded on ... follows: Clock display* y No display (Power Saving Mode) * The clock is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 audio track (CMT-NE5 only). ** When you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining...
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... record/playback heads are magnetized. The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly (CMT-NE5 only). • Use a disc that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. A... in MP3 format. • Discs containing tracks other components. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning... off surrounding electrical equipment. MP3 audio track cannot be played back (CMTNE5 only). • CMT-NE3 does not play back than usual if: - The tape does not record. •...
... record/playback heads are magnetized. The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly (CMT-NE5 only). • Use a disc that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. A... in MP3 format. • Discs containing tracks other components. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning... off surrounding electrical equipment. MP3 audio track cannot be played back (CMTNE5 only). • CMT-NE3 does not play back than usual if: - The tape does not record. •...
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... tape heads Clean the tape heads after playing an old tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Main unit Amplifier section CMT-NE3 North American model: Continuous RMS power output (reference): 15 + 15 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: DIN power output ...Do not change the tape operations such as illustrated. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you later want to 16 ohms. CMT-NE5 North American model: Continuous RMS power output (reference): 20 + 20 W continued Additional Information 27GB Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape...
... tape heads Clean the tape heads after playing an old tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Main unit Amplifier section CMT-NE3 North American model: Continuous RMS power output (reference): 15 + 15 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: DIN power output ...Do not change the tape operations such as illustrated. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you later want to 16 ohms. CMT-NE5 North American model: Continuous RMS power output (reference): 20 + 20 W continued Additional Information 27GB Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape...
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... 20 Hz - 20 kHz Tape deck section CMT-NE3 Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (DIN) 28GB CMT-NE5 Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track... 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. ...
... 20 Hz - 20 kHz Tape deck section CMT-NE3 Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (DIN) 28GB CMT-NE5 Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track... 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. ...
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...1.7 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: Mexican model: European model: Australian model: Korean model: Chinese model: Taiwanese model: Argentine model CMT-NE5: CMT-NE3: Saudi Arabian model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 - 240 V...127 V or 220 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption CMT-NE3: 45 W CMT-NE5 North American model: Mexican model: European model: Korean model: Chinese model Taiwanese model: Other models: 50 W 50 W 57 W 0.3 W (in Power Saving ...
...1.7 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: Mexican model: European model: Australian model: Korean model: Chinese model: Taiwanese model: Argentine model CMT-NE5: CMT-NE3: Saudi Arabian model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 - 240 V...127 V or 220 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption CMT-NE3: 45 W CMT-NE5 North American model: Mexican model: European model: Korean model: Chinese model Taiwanese model: Other models: 50 W 50 W 57 W 0.3 W (in Power Saving ...
Operating Instructions
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... other parts of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - qa ql qs qk qj qd qf 30GB qh qg * Button available only on CMT-NE5. O ALBUM +/-* 7 (10, 11) BASS/TREBLE 8 (17) Cassette compartment qf CD SYNCHRO qg (16) DISPLAY 0 (14, 20) Display window 5 DSGX 9 (17...
... other parts of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - qa ql qs qk qj qd qf 30GB qh qg * Button available only on CMT-NE5. O ALBUM +/-* 7 (10, 11) BASS/TREBLE 8 (17) Cassette compartment qf CD SYNCHRO qg (16) DISPLAY 0 (14, 20) Display window 5 DSGX 9 (17...
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.../go forward) qf (8, 10, 11, 18, 19) x (stop) 8 (10, 15, 16, 24) X (pause) 8 (10, 15) N (play) 8 (9, 11, 15, 22) +/- (tuning) qf (12, 13) Additional Information CMT-NE3 w; 1 CMT-NE5 w; 1 ql 2 ql 2 qk 3 qk 3 qj 4 qj 4 qh 5 qh 5 qg 6 qg 6 qf 7 qf 7 8 8 qd 9 qd 9 qs * qs * 0 0 qa * Button does not function with this model...
.../go forward) qf (8, 10, 11, 18, 19) x (stop) 8 (10, 15, 16, 24) X (pause) 8 (10, 15) N (play) 8 (9, 11, 15, 22) +/- (tuning) qf (12, 13) Additional Information CMT-NE3 w; 1 CMT-NE5 w; 1 ql 2 ql 2 qk 3 qk 3 qj 4 qj 4 qh 5 qh 5 qg 6 qg 6 qf 7 qf 7 8 8 qd 9 qd 9 qs * qs * 0 0 qa * Button does not function with this model...